Faulkner in Sports Illustrated
I have to admit that on certain websites, I don’t really pay much attention. I scan the articles that I usually scan and don’t spend a lot of time focusing on whatever gimmick they’ve trotted out this particular week. But I did notice the incredibly cool SI Vault on Sports Illustrated’s website. And the thing that…
continue readingMark Richard Film Nears Release
The New York Times ran a detailed piece on film director Kimberly Pierce recently. She helmed the critically acclaimed Boys Don’t Cry in 1999. Her next movie, Stop Loss hits theaters on Friday. What I found most interesting is that one of my favorite teachers, Mark Richard, wrote the script. The Times article includes several…
continue readingI’m Not Going to Miss All the Mis-Statements
So is the addition of “mis” before a word now an admission you’ve been caught doing something you regret? Is “mis” the new must-have tactic whenever facing a news conference? First, embattled baseball star Roger Clemens told Congress that former team mate Andy Petite “misremembered” a conversation about human growth hormone. Now, presidential candidate is saying…
continue readingSo, Some Companies are Evidently Fact Checking
Tom Sykes writes about how his publisher went over his memoir “with a fine-tooth comb.” I especially love how Sykes has to send out his memoir to the people involved for their confirmation. His drug dealer doesn’t mind all the dope peddling but complains about some poor grammar. [via Book Ninja]
continue readingDangerous Writing
Here’s an interesting article about the lengths Roberto Saviano has to go to for safety after his book, Gomorrah, was published.
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